Ramon C. Gonzalez

Ramon C. Gonzalez, 85, of Loving, NM, passed away on August 22, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 13, 1937, in Redford, Texas to Rejino and Petra Gonzalez.  He and Elodia (Armendariz) were married on February 27, 1954, and recently celebrated 68 years of marriage.

Ramon is survived by his wife, Elodia; children Virginia Chavez (Harvey – deceased), Velma Hernandez (Varo), Ray Gonzalez (Lisa), Roland Gonzalez (Sulema) and Vivian Briones (Eric); 24 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Rodrigo (Quate) Gonzalez; sisters: Anita Castaneda, Armida Villanueva & Alicia (Licha) Gonzalez and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Rejino (Kino) Gonzalez, parents, sisters, Amelia Methola, Abelina Campos as well brothers, Robert Gonzalez and Rejino Gonzalez, Jr.

Ramon was a lifelong carpenter and made beautiful kitchen cabinets and handmade gifts for his children and grandchildren. He worked for the potash mines for many years until starting his own contracting company.  Ramon’s favorite pass time included hunting and fishing especially with his family.  You could always find him watching wrestling, UFC fighting and his favorite: boxing.  He looked forward to fight nights at his daughter Vivian’s house or grandson Jrs.

He will be missed by many but mostly by all of those who called him Popo

Pallbearers are Jr Hernandez, Reggie Gonzalez, Ramon Gonzalez, Kevin Gonzalez, Armando Gonzalez and Roddy Calderon.  Honorary Pallbearers are Patrick Hernandez, Dakota Gonzalez and nephew, Eddie Armendariz.

Visitation will be at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving.  A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Fr. Hruday Kumar Pasala officiating.  Interment will follow in Loving Cemetery, Loving, NM.